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title: "LSBU15/0133 - The Calibration and Repair of Test and Measurement Equipment used across the MoD Tri-Service community"
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# LSBU15/0133 - The Calibration and Repair of Test and Measurement Equipment used across the MoD Tri-Service community

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bb9fd4a-5a64-446a-9d1d-125b641ddbeb

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "LSBU15/0133 - The Calibration and Repair of Test and Measurement Equipment used across the MoD Tri-Service community" is managed by the Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Support Group (DSG). It falls under the calibration services industry category and is based in Telford, West Midlands, United Kingdom. Currently, the procurement is in the Award stage, following the completion of the tender period which ended on 28 March 2018. The contract, which has a total value of £12,900,000 over a four-year duration, covers various calibration and repair services and includes 28 lots to allow flexibility for suppliers. The effective contract period commenced on 8 May 2018 and will expire on 7 May 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in calibration and repair services, particularly those with UKAS accreditation, as successful bidders will be able to provide critical support to the UK MoD's test equipment needs. Both small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms in the relevant sectors should consider participating, especially since suppliers can apply for one or multiple lots. Competitors would need to demonstrate adherence to stringent quality assurance standards and possess the capability to ensure timely and precise calibration services in line with OEM specifications.

## Notice

Babcock DSG Limited acting as the UK Ministry of Defence's Agent seeks to place a Multiple Supplier Framework Agreement for the Calibration and Repair of Test Equipment used across the MoD Tri-Service community, for the duration of two years with the potential to extend for a further 2 years. Services involved include Calibration & Calibration and Repair services, Calibration & Repair on site as directed by the Authority, the collection, packaging and delivery to an Authority nominated consignee, to OEM Specification and Provision of Adhoc Calibration/Repair. The services within the scope of this Framework Agreement have been divided into 28 lots, covering 'Calibration' and 'Calibration and Repair', for both Electrical and Mechanical items in line with UKAS categorisation. Suppliers who progress to the Invitation to Tender Stage can bid for one lot, several lots or combination of lots. A framework agreement covering all lots or framework agreements for individual or combination of lots will be awarded based upon the best price and technical capability for all lots over the 4 year contract period. QA Standards or equivalent: The service provider shall hold and maintain a certification to BS EN ISO 9001:2008, issued by an accredited certification body, and must stipulate that each calibration facility is a BS EN 17025 accredited Laboratory. Potential Providers will be required to provide evidence of UKAS Accreditation for Lots of potential interest. Any potential service providers wishing to undertake the work will be responsible for the provision of all associated parts (to OEM specifications) required to support any repair activity. Babcock DSG Limited advises potential service providers that drawings or associated specifications are not available to issue as part of any eventual Invitation to Tender Following award of Contract, any additional requirements will be awarded to participating suppliers following a mini competition between all suppliers within the multi supplier framework who meet the appropriate UKAS accreditation, and evaluated according to criteria set out within the tender documents. Any items awarded this way, once awarded, will remain with the winning supplier for the duration of the contract. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-TELFORD: Calibration services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919f65de-905a-49d5-bd12-0a9e99be4488 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2018 - 7 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,900,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG) |
| Locality | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF2 8JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Donnington |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ALLIED AEROSYSTEMS; DM SYSTEMS AND TEST; KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES; OPTICAL TEST AND CALIBRATION; TER CALIBRATION; TRESCAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus
- 50433000 - Calibration services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2018 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919f65de-905a-49d5-bd12-0a9e99be4488

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919f65de-905a-49d5-bd12-0a9e99be4488
  10th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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